WvDial is a Point-to-Point Protocol dialer: it dials a modem and starts pppd in order to connect to the Internet.

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{{i18n_entry|Slovensky|Ako umožniť používateľom vytáčať s wvdial}}

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{{i18n_entry|Русский|Wvdial от пользователя}}

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==Configuration==

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When WvDial starts, it first loads its configuration from {{ic|/etc/wvdial.conf}} and {{ic|~/.wvdialrc}} . If {{ic|/etc/wvdial.conf}} is not present, the easiest way to create it is to use the provided configuration utility wvdialconf.

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wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf

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It helps in generating the configuration file needed by WvDial. wvdialconf detects your modem, and fills in automatically the Modem, maximum Baud rate, and a good initialization string (Init options) and generates or updates the WvDial configuration file ({{ic|/etc/wvdial.conf}}) based on this information.

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It is safe to run wvdialconf if a configuration file already exists. In that case, only the Modem, Baud, Init, and Init2 options are changed in the [Dialer Defaults] section, and only if autodetection is successful.

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{{Note| Wvdialconf does not automatically fill in your login information. You need to edit {{ic|/etc/wvdial.conf}} and specify the phone number, login name, and password of your internet account in order for WvDial to work.}}

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After you have filled in your login information, wvdial ought to work. You can move to the next section. However for providers of USB modems that require a specific Init string and user/password combination, [https://aur.archlinux.org/packages.php?ID=29534 mkwvconf-git] in AUR can help generate a wvdial configuration (based on the [https://aur.archlinux.org/packages.php?ID=29530 mobile-broadband-provider-info-git] package).

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A typical {{ic|/etc/wvdial.conf}} looks like this after manual configuration:

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{{bc|1=

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[Dialer Defaults]

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Init1 = ATZ

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Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0

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Modem Type = Analog Modem

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ISDN = 0

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Modem = /dev/ttyUSB2

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Baud = 9600

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[Dialer thenet]

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Phone = *99***1#

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Username = thenetuser

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Password = thenetpw

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; Username = 9180****** (If your provider use without Username)

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; Password = 9180****** (If your provider use without Password)

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Stupid Mode = 1

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Baud = 460800

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Init3 = AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","apn.thenet.net"

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[Dialer mypin]

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Init4 = AT+CPIN=1234

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}}

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==Using wvdial==

There are a few different ways of giving regular users the ability to use '''wvdial''' to dial a ppp connection. This document describes three different ways, each of them differ in difficulty to set up and the implication on security.

There are a few different ways of giving regular users the ability to use '''wvdial''' to dial a ppp connection. This document describes three different ways, each of them differ in difficulty to set up and the implication on security.

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This document assumes you have {{codeline|wvdial}} properly configured.

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wvdial is to be run as root with the following command:

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# wvdial <section>

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==Using suid==

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Leave <section> blank if you have not added a section or if {{ic|/etc/wvdial.conf}} is auto-generated.

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# wvdial

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===Using suid===

This is arguable the easiest setup but has major impact on system security since it means that ''every user can run wvdial as root''. Please consider using one of the other solutions instead.

This is arguable the easiest setup but has major impact on system security since it means that ''every user can run wvdial as root''. Please consider using one of the other solutions instead.

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As normal users can't use wvdial to dial a ppp conection by default, change permissions:

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As normal users cannot use wvdial to dial a ppp connection by default, change permissions:

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chmod u+s /usr/bin/wvdial

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# chmod u+s /usr/bin/wvdial

You should see the following permissions:

You should see the following permissions:

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ls -l /usr/bin/wvdial

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# ls -l /usr/bin/wvdial

-rwsr-xr-x 1 root root 114368 2005-12-07 19:21 /usr/bin/wvdial

-rwsr-xr-x 1 root root 114368 2005-12-07 19:21 /usr/bin/wvdial

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==Using a dialout group==

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===Using a dialout group===

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Another, slightly more secure way is to set up a group called '''dialout''' (call the group as prefered) and give members of this group permission to run {{codeline|wvdial}} as root.

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Another, slightly more secure way is to set up a group called '''dialout''' (call the group as prefered) and give members of this group permission to run {{ic|wvdial}} as root.

First create the group and add the users to it:

First create the group and add the users to it:

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# gpasswd -a username dialout

# gpasswd -a username dialout

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Then set the group and adjust the permissions on {{codeline|wvdial}}:

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{{Note|You need to logout and log back in for the current user's group list to be updated.}}

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Then set the group and adjust the permissions on {{ic|wvdial}}:

# chgrp dialout /usr/bin/wvdial

# chgrp dialout /usr/bin/wvdial

# chmod u+s,o= /usr/bin/wvdial

# chmod u+s,o= /usr/bin/wvdial

The files should have the following permissions:

The files should have the following permissions:

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{{command|name=ls -l /usr/bin/wvdial|output=

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{{hc|$ ls -l /usr/bin/wvdial

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-rwsr-x--- 1 root dialout 114368 2005-12-07 19:21 /usr/bin/wvdial

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|-rwsr-x--- 1 root dialout 114368 2005-12-07 19:21 /usr/bin/wvdial

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==Using sudo==

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===Using sudo===

:''See main article: [[sudo]]''

:''See main article: [[sudo]]''

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[[sudo]] arguably offers the most secure option to allow regular users to establish dial-up connections using {{codeline|wvdial}}. It can be used to give permission both on a per-user and group basis. Another benefit of using {{codeline|sudo}} is that it is only needed to do the setup once; both previous solutions will be "undone" when a new package of {{codeline|wvdial}} is installed.

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[[sudo]] arguably offers the most secure option to allow regular users to establish dial-up connections using {{ic|wvdial}}. It can be used to give permission both on a per-user and group basis. Another benefit of using {{ic|sudo}} is that it is only needed to do the setup once; both previous solutions will be "undone" when a new package of {{ic|wvdial}} is installed.

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Use {{codeline|visudo}} to edit the file {{filename|/etc/sudoers}}:

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Use {{ic|visudo}} to edit the file {{ic|/etc/sudoers}}:

# visudo

# visudo

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To give a specific user permission to run {{codeline|wvdial}} as root, add the following line (changing the username):

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To give a specific user permission to run {{ic|wvdial}} as root, add the following line (changing the username):

username localhost = /usr/bin/wvdial

username localhost = /usr/bin/wvdial

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To give all members of a group ({{codeline|dialout}} in this case) the same permission:

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To give all members of a group ({{ic|dialout}} in this case) the same permission:

%dialout localhost = /usr/bin/wvdial

%dialout localhost = /usr/bin/wvdial

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If {{ic|ip addr}} shows a pppd entry, it means that the session is ready.

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==Tips and Tricks==

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The following are applicable to USB modems.

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=== Low connection speed ===

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Someone claims that the connection speed under linux is lower than Windows.

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https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=111513

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A short summary for possible solutions which are not fully verified.

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In most of conditions, the low speed is caused by bad receiver signals and too many people in cell. But you still could use the following method to try to improve the connection speed.

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====QoS parameter====

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AT+CGEQMIN and AT+CGEQREQ command could used to set the Qos command. And also it should be possible to used to decrease and limit the connect speed.

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Add the following Init command in {{ic|/etc/wvdial.conf}}.

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Init6 = AT+CGEQMIN=1,4,64,640,64,640

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Init7 = AT+CGEQREQ=1,4,64,640,64,640

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====Baud parameter====

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Baud parameter in {{ic|/etc/wvdial.conf}} could be used to increase the connection speed.

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Baud = 460800

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It is advisable to see the baud rate set by the official modem application under Windows.

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=== Auto Reconnect ===

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If wvdial randomly drops connection you can use script below.

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#! /bin/bash

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while : ; do

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wvdial

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sleep 10

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done

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Revision as of 12:52, 17 April 2013

WvDial is a Point-to-Point Protocol dialer: it dials a modem and starts pppd in order to connect to the Internet.

Contents

Configuration

When WvDial starts, it first loads its configuration from /etc/wvdial.conf and ~/.wvdialrc . If /etc/wvdial.conf is not present, the easiest way to create it is to use the provided configuration utility wvdialconf.

wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf

It helps in generating the configuration file needed by WvDial. wvdialconf detects your modem, and fills in automatically the Modem, maximum Baud rate, and a good initialization string (Init options) and generates or updates the WvDial configuration file (/etc/wvdial.conf) based on this information.

It is safe to run wvdialconf if a configuration file already exists. In that case, only the Modem, Baud, Init, and Init2 options are changed in the [Dialer Defaults] section, and only if autodetection is successful.

Note: Wvdialconf does not automatically fill in your login information. You need to edit /etc/wvdial.conf and specify the phone number, login name, and password of your internet account in order for WvDial to work.

After you have filled in your login information, wvdial ought to work. You can move to the next section. However for providers of USB modems that require a specific Init string and user/password combination, mkwvconf-git in AUR can help generate a wvdial configuration (based on the mobile-broadband-provider-info-git package).

A typical /etc/wvdial.conf looks like this after manual configuration:

Using wvdial

There are a few different ways of giving regular users the ability to use wvdial to dial a ppp connection. This document describes three different ways, each of them differ in difficulty to set up and the implication on security.

wvdial is to be run as root with the following command:

# wvdial <section>

Leave <section> blank if you have not added a section or if /etc/wvdial.conf is auto-generated.

# wvdial

Using suid

This is arguable the easiest setup but has major impact on system security since it means that every user can run wvdial as root. Please consider using one of the other solutions instead.

As normal users cannot use wvdial to dial a ppp connection by default, change permissions:

Using sudo

sudo arguably offers the most secure option to allow regular users to establish dial-up connections using wvdial. It can be used to give permission both on a per-user and group basis. Another benefit of using sudo is that it is only needed to do the setup once; both previous solutions will be "undone" when a new package of wvdial is installed.

Use visudo to edit the file /etc/sudoers:

# visudo

To give a specific user permission to run wvdial as root, add the following line (changing the username):

username localhost = /usr/bin/wvdial

To give all members of a group (dialout in this case) the same permission:

%dialout localhost = /usr/bin/wvdial

If ip addr shows a pppd entry, it means that the session is ready.

Tips and Tricks

The following are applicable to USB modems.

Low connection speed

A short summary for possible solutions which are not fully verified.
In most of conditions, the low speed is caused by bad receiver signals and too many people in cell. But you still could use the following method to try to improve the connection speed.

QoS parameter

AT+CGEQMIN and AT+CGEQREQ command could used to set the Qos command. And also it should be possible to used to decrease and limit the connect speed.
Add the following Init command in /etc/wvdial.conf.